Now, both men are in court fighting over profits from and rights to the popular dolls.

For the most part, it's a typical corporate battle, with accusations of fraud and broken contracts, but the case also sheds light on a quirky world in which craftsmen sell life-like, silicone mannequins for the price of a used car.

Krivicke essentially ran Abyss for two years then sued last August claiming that he should have reaped more the profits. McMullen counter-sued saying Krivicke took trade secrets while he was working for Abyss.

Both deny wrongdoing. A trial is set for September.

The North County Times' full article delves deeper into the the sordid sex-doll tug of war.